ERIC Number: EJ1211240
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019-Apr
Pages: 14
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The Impact of Religion/Spirituality on Acculturative Stress among International Students
Philip, Selin; Neuer Colburn, Anita A.; Underwood, Lee; Bayne, Hannah
Journal of College Counseling, v22 n1 p27-40 Apr 2019
The authors conducted a qualitative study using phenomenological inquiry to explore the nature and essence of international students' experience of utilizing religion/spirituality to cope with acculturative stress. Twelve students from 2 public universities and diverse religious/spiritual traditions participated. Results suggest that religion/spirituality plays a central role in the heightening of psychological, cognitive, and social functioning and affects students' performance in the academic environment. Implications for student affairs personnel, counselors, counselor educators, and supervisors are provided.
Descriptors: Acculturation, Stress Variables, College Students, Foreign Students, Student Adjustment, Phenomenology, Spiritual Development, Religion, Student Personnel Workers, Academic Achievement, Religious Cultural Groups, Student Attitudes, Coping, Counselor Educators, Counselors, Interpersonal Competence
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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